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RJ51 OZA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,779 mi
Last recorded109,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 109,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,999 miles

185/60r15

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,772 miles

185/60r15

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,655 miles

185/60r15

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front outer both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 13 May 2015 80,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 80,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear offside & nearside tyres cracking & deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear offside & nearside tyres cracking & deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light cracking on all four tyre walls and treads

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracking on all four tyre walls and treads

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear offside and nearside tyre deterioating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front offside brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,556 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front offside brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,875 miles

corrosion forming in front suspension and components

corrosion forming on both front brake disc

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming in rear suspension

corrosion forming on both driveshafts

Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion forming in rear suspension

corrosion forming on both driveshafts

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,451 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,078 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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RJ51 OZA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 OZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ51 OZA registered?

RJ51 OZA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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